Tunisian Social Observatory: Widespread Surge in Violence During First Three Months of 2025

The Tunisian Social Observatory has noted a widespread rise in violence across the country during the first three months of 2025. This period was characterised by a general context of impunity, especially in cases involving femicide, along with a notable increase in cyberviolence, discriminatory speech, racism, and defamation.

Main Points:

• Public spaces such as streets, schools, administrative offices, health facilities, and workplaces were the most common settings for violent acts.

• There was a decrease in collective violence, but an increase in gender-based violence.

• 84% of perpetrators were men.

• Victims were:

  • 47% men

  • 40% women

• The main types of violence recorded were:

  • Physical assault and intimidation

  • Theft

  • Sexual assault

Types of Violence:

• Most incidents were criminal.

• The most common crimes included:

  • Murder and death threats

  • Armed robbery (braquage)

  • Theft

  • Assaults on public employees

  • Kidnapping

  • Rape

  • Domestic violence

  • Violence against children and women

  • Sexual harassment

  • Violence against men

The Observatory cautions that violence is becoming more normalized and calls for stronger actions to address the causes and protect vulnerable groups.